# NTSB ATL82DA043: Piper PA-32-260, N3654W, Louisville, KY, January 28, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: January 28, 1982, 17:43 local (22:43 UTC)
- Place: Louisville, KY
- Coordinates: 38.270153, -85.620567 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.2702&lon=-85.6206&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report January 28, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 71492
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL82DA043
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/71492/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA043

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, approach - vfr pattern - final approach
  - preflight planning/preparation - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - fuel tank selector position - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - fluid,fuel - starvation (cause)
- On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - high obstruction(s) (contributing factor)

## Analysis

AT 600FT AGL WHILE ON A 3 MILE STRAIGHT IN VISUAL APPROACH,THE ENGINE QUIT. THE PILOT STATED HE HAD INSUFFICIENT TIME TO ATTEMPT A RESTART AND COMMENCED A 180 DEGREE TURN TOWARD A GOLF COURSE. UPON LANDING THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A TREE. INVESTIGATION REVEALED NO FUEL IN THE CARBURETOR FUEL SUPPLY LINE,16 OUNCES IN THE LEFT MAIN TANK,AND APPROXIMATELY 15 GALLONS IN EACH REMAINING FUEL TANK. THE PILOT FURTHER STATED THAT HE DID NOT CHECK THE FUEL QUANTITY BEFORE FLIGHT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N3654W](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3654W-1988-04-07), registration cancelled 1988-04-07, S/N 32560 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-32-260
- Registry model: [Piper PA-32-260](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32-260) (registry code 7103206) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 32-560
- Airframe hours: 1690
- Engines: LYCOMING O-540-E4B5 260 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Business, Part 91
- Operator: Terrance J. Winders
- Registered owner: Adver Togs, Inc.
- Departed: NASHVILLE, TN
- Destination: LOUISVILLE, KY
- Airport: LOU

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 40; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 751 total, 50 in this make and model, 715 as pilot in command, 4 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 290° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Temperature: 113 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19820128002229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820128002229A), Jan 28, 1982: Piper PA32260, Louisville, KY, Substantial damage. Engine quit on 3 mile final. Struck trees landing on a golf course. Fuel starvation. Failed to switch tanks.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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